CA AB1682

Extends the time period for analyzing biological evidence in sex offense cases from 2 years to 5 years from the date of the offense, allowing DNA testing to establish suspect identity up to 5 years after commission for offenses on or after January 1, 2001.

Permits filing a criminal complaint within one year of conclusively establishing a suspect's identity through DNA testing for crimes requiring sex offender registration, if biological evidence is analyzed within the extended 5-year window.

Removes provisions that would have extended the statute of limitations to 15 years for sex offender registration crimes other than rape, sodomy, and lewd or lascivious acts against minors (struck language).

Maintains existing law allowing prosecution for rape, sodomy, and lewd or lascivious acts committed against victims under 18 years of age at any time prior to the victim's 28th birthday.